Vorces Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityOrange
River/StreamSwift River
Coordinates42.57050, -72.33015

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length156 ft
Year Completed1892 (134 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22 acre-ft
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge207 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerTown of Orange
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/19/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02331
Federal IDMA02331
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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